Author: Ethan Johnson
Two similar climate change lawsuits brought by six young Portuguese men and a former French mayor have been dismissed by judges. advertisementIn a landmark judgment, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) today ruled that climate change violates the right to respect for private and family life.This is the main legal basis on which the court has decided so far in environmental cases, but it is a “historic” legal basis when it comes to the climate crisis, observers say.The lawsuit was brought by a group of elderly Swiss women concerned about the health effects of global warming, who say the…
Meg Hillier, chair of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), has published a report calling on the government to upgrade legacy IT, address specialist skills shortages and avoid repeating the same mistakes. PAC's annual report emphasizes the need for major investment and decries the lack of forward thinking shown by the government regarding the current situation. In his report, Hillier warned that money intended for long-term projects was being used for day-to-day spending, creating systemic problems and leading to the need for further investment. One of the areas that Hillier called the “big problem,” or the area that needs the most…
New York, April 9, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Alliant, the world leader in accessibility solutions, announced a program specifically for government agencies. This initiative is designed to assist state and local governments in aligning with recently announced regulations by the Department of Justice (DOJ). This rule outlines standards and technical specifications to meet obligations under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).Alliant's government-centric programs offer a wide range of accessibility solutions dedicated to helping federal, state, and local governments achieve digital inclusion and compliance. These solutions include software, services, and training that enable agencies to provide accessible websites, mobile apps,…
Hong Kong activists reportedly have support from media mogul jimmy lai chee ying China is considering establishing a government-in-exile to step up efforts to attract international sanctions against the city and mainland China, a court has said.Andy Li Yuhin also said on Tuesday that text message exchanges with an intermediary connected to the tycoon included plans to become an opposition leader and sever ties with his family in case he was arrested. He said that he was suffering. national security law The Chinese government imposed this on the city four years ago.Message logs from August 2020 show an intermediary known…
Bulgaria's parliament has formally recognized the caretaker government that will run the EU member state until parliamentary elections on June 9 and regular European Parliament elections.April 9, 2024, 3:56 a.m. ET• 3 minute readSOFIA, Bulgaria — Bulgaria's parliament on Tuesday formally recognized the interim government that will run the EU member state until June 9 parliamentary elections and regular European Parliament elections.Dimitar Grafchev, 60, was sworn in as interim prime minister at a ceremony in parliament, and other ministers also took the oath of office. He was chosen by Bulgarian President Rumen Radev under recent constitutional reforms that limit selection…
Athletes will not be able to compete under the Russian flag [Getty Images]The British government has written to the presidents of the International Olympic Committee and the International Paralympic Committee expressing support for allowing athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete at the Paris Games as neutral countries.Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, athletes from both countries were banned from participating.However, the IOC and IPC later decided that individuals would be allowed to compete if they compete without a national flag, emblem or national anthem.Athletes must not publicly support the invasion of Ukraine or contract with the military.…
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has insisted that his government maintains transparency regarding the previously undisclosed identities of large debtors in the banking system. An examination of data from the Central Bank of Iran reveals that the Iranian government is actually the largest debtor. “You will remember that at the campaign meeting they handed out three names to the candidates.” [major debtors] It's in a sealed envelope, but now [Economy Minister] Khanduzzi has published financial information for 2,000 companies. [the Central Bank] We have made the website available for everyone to see,” President Raisi said at a meeting with hardline student…
Older voters are outnumbered, underrepresented in Congress, and ignored in election campaigns. Young South Koreans say the political system is failing them, and some are fighting back ahead of Wednesday's election.According to official data, this vote to elect 300 members of the National Assembly will be the first in South Korean history where voters over the age of 60 outnumber those in their 20s and 30s.This is partly due to demographics. South Korea has one of the lowest birth rates in the world, a rapidly aging population, and marriages have plummeted for decades, with single-person households now the norm.Elderly people…
Written by Marcella AyersBRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil's government is expected to ease its fiscal targets for 2025, although it still aims to reach a surplus, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Monday.The government of leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva currently aims for a primary budget surplus of 0.5% of gross domestic product (GDP). Fiscal targets for next year must be set by April 15 as part of the budget guideline bill to be sent to Congress.However, despite efforts to increase revenue, the government is struggling to stabilize rising public debt.The first official, who spoke on…
CASS COUNTY — Local government leaders will discuss how they can implement artificial intelligence into their operations.As part of the Local Government Artificial Intelligence (AI) Symposium, elected leaders from across the metro met with heads of various departments to discuss the opportunities, challenges, and need for caution in the use of AI in a non-technical way. We plan to have a discussion on the subject. Release from the state of Cass County.Cass County Government will host a discussion April 23 from 8:30 a.m. to noon in the Bison Room of the Cass County Annex. District 2 Cass County Commissioner Tony…